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What to Look for in a Small Wedding Venue

August 10, 2018

Wedding venues don’t have to be big, extravagant, and formal to provide a memorable experience. Small wedding venues add something pretty special to your big day and there are a few benefits to argue that small wedding venues have the advantage. With fewer couples wanting to begin their marriages in a whole lot of debt, smaller, more intimate weddings are becoming more and more common. Finding a small wedding venue that fits your style is one of the most important decisions you’ll make.

When it comes to what to look for in a small wedding venue, first consider your style and your vibe as a couple. You want your wedding venue to speak to you and to accurately set the mood for your big day. A space that is hip and cozy provides a relaxed and chic atmosphere, while somewhere modern can speak to elegance, style, tradition, and a contemporary approach. Do you want to give off the feeling of intimately cozying up or do you want to wow them with a stunning visual? It’s all up to you, and it is possible to find both in a small wedding venue.

Next, you want great food. A small wedding venue and an intimate occasion is really going to prioritize and focus on the experience and the social aspect of a close-knit celebration, which food is a huge part of. Your venue should be able to blow your guests out of the water with food they can’t wait to get their hands on again.

Lastly, you want to consider the service. Whether you’re going with a small wedding venue or the biggest place in San Diego, the service is going to make or break your entire experience. A small wedding venue will put you in close quarters and closer interaction with the venue staff, so you want to make sure they’re the kind of professionals you want to spend that time with.

Carnitas’ Snack Shack has two wedding venue locations in San Diego that offer all of the benefits of a small and intimate event. The North Park location boasts a relaxed backyard hangout atmosphere and cozy lounge, seating anywhere from 10 to 200 guests. The Embarcadero location has a modern style with full panoramic views of the harbor, full bar, and seating for between 10 and 600 guests.